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President Mbumba reflects on 34th Independence celebrations

The country yesterday celebrated our 34th Independence Day in Katima Mulilo, under the theme "A People United for Prosperity". The event was marked by several cultural performances as well as a live band to highlight Namibia's diversity. With people queuing up from before 6am to guarantee themselves a spot we spoke to President Nangolo Mbumba to get his thoughts on the event.

todayMarch 22, 2024 42

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Governor says Zambezi Region could feed Namibia

Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Sampofu, has called on investors to take advantage of the fertile land available in the region and invest in agriculture and other potential tourism activities. Pointing to an abundance of water, wildlife, fish and other natural resources including rivers such as Zambezi, Kwandu, Linyanti and Chobe, Sampofu insisted that the region has the potential to provide employment opportunities and food security for Namibia.

todayMarch 22, 2024 10

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Cricket Namibia breaks ground on new stadium

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for Cricket Namibia’s new International cricket stadium, Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, called on all Namibian cricketers to see the stadium as a “source of inspiration and motivation”. President of the Cricket Namibia Board, Dr. Rudie van Vuuren meanwhile explained how the design of what is set to become the internationally recognized “Namibian Cricket Ground”, or “NCG” came about.

todayMarch 22, 2024 37

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Government avails N$ 8 million to revive rice project

During his keynote address at Namibia’s 34th Independence Day celebrations at Katima Mulilo, President Nangolo Mbumba revealed that the government has availed N$ 8 million to revive the Kalimbeza Rice Project. Mbumba also said government approved the establishment of a sugar plantation on part of Kalimbeza, in addition to a sugar processing plant in Katima Mulilo. Highlighting the development and job growth potential of the projects, the Presuident added that […]

todayMarch 22, 2024 8

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Angolan national trampled by elephant

An Angolan national has died after being attacked by an elephant in the Uukolonkadi-Ruacana conservancy. Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says that the deceased and others were attempting to chase the elephant from a field.

todayMarch 22, 2024 12

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Namibian delegation to attend 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Peter Katjavivi, will lead a delegation of members of parliament to attend the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly in Geneva, Switzerland from 23 to 27 March. While there, members are expected to participate in meetings of IPU statutory bodies, such as the governing council and standing committees ranging from the human rights of parliamentarians to what parliamentary action to take regarding the protracted conflict in […]

todayMarch 22, 2024 9

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Namibia may tap its trillion dollar oil & gas windfall to fuel renewables ambitions.

    By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency   Namibia has been advancing extensive oil and gas exploration, and making substantial discoveries. Portuguese oil and gas company recently announced another discovery of “a significant column” of light oil in high-quality reservoirs. A press statement from Galp on March 15, confirmed the find at the Mopane-2X well in the larger Orange Basin, off the Namibian Coast, adding to its oil discovery […]

todayMarch 20, 2024 31

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